Database Architect

About the role

The organization is looking for a Database Architect / Database Engineer to support the design, development, migration and optimization of the data layer of its digital ecosystem. The role focuses on the data platform, database architecture, migration toolkit and database performance, working closely with software engineers, architects and other technical stakeholders to build robust database solutions and migrate existing data to the new platform.

Key responsibilities

• Design and maintain the database architecture, defining structures, schemas, relationships, indexes and data models
• Support the development and evolution of the data platform
• Design and implement data migration strategies and migration toolkits, preparing existing databases for migration
• Develop scripts and tools for data extraction, transformation, validation and migration, ensuring data integrity and quality
• Monitor and optimize database performance, identify bottlenecks and tune queries, indexes and storage
• Establish development and operational standards and best practices
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Software Engineers, Data Engineers and external vendors, and support troubleshooting of complex issues
• Ensure databases meet security, availability, scalability and reliability standards
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation on architecture, migration and performance

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in database engineering, database architecture or a similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in government, judicial, public-sector or other highly regulated environments is an advantage

Required skills

• Relational databases and SQL
• Database design, data modeling and optimization
• Data migration projects and migration tools
• ETL/ELT processes and data transformation
• Performance tuning, query optimization, indexing and troubleshooting
• Large and complex datasets; database security, backup/recovery, availability and scalability
• Cloud databases or modern data platforms, and data integration and interoperability are a plus

To apply, send your CV by email, mentioning the position name in the subject line.